UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies
Question 116: International Relations and Current Affairs
Which of the following cricketers holds the record for the highest score in a Cricket Test Match innings by an Indian?
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Among the cricketers listed, V. V. S. Laxman holds the highest Test score by an Indian, 281 against Australia at Kolkata in 2001. Gavaskar's best is 236 not out, Mankad's is 231, and Tendulkar's best was lower than 281. Virender Sehwag's 309 at Multan in March 2004 later passed Laxman's score, but he is not an option.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Gavaskar's highest Test score is 236 not out.
- (b) Mankad's highest Test score is 231.
- (c) Tendulkar's best was lower than Laxman's 281.
- (d) Correct: Laxman's 281 is the highest of the four.
Worth knowing: Laxman's 281 was passed by Virender Sehwag's 309 in March 2004 and by later scores, but among the listed options he is still the highest.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.